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Bastien Buchwalter currently holds the position of Assistant Professor of Finance at SKEMA Business School located in Paris, France. Bastien's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Finance from ESSEC Business School, Paris, France, and a Master of Science in Quantitative Economics from the University of Tübingen in Germany. His academic journey explores the intricate connection between finance and data science, with his research primarily focusing on Asset Pricing, FinTech, and Financial Stability.

In his research, Bastien creates and employs extensive datasets, some of which are made available on this website. His proficiency in programming and data science serves as a valuable tool, enabling him to extract meaningful insights from complex data landscapes.

Bastien's academic journey has been further enriched by his role as a visiting scholar at the Bank of Canada, where he had the privilege of collaborating with policy makers and gaining real-world insights. This invaluable experience has not only deepened his passion for research but also heightened his awareness of the policy implications of academic research, hence fostering a keen interest in Sustainable Finance.